FAO is one of three UN food agencies based in Rome. Each of these organizations has different goals. By working together and sharing their expertise each one helps the other do a better job at reducing poverty and hunger around the world.

These are just some of the UN organizations that FAO collaborates with. Find out more about the United Nations system.

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

”Fund” is the key word here. IFAD operates as a kind bank. Unlike FAO, which is not a funding agency, IFAD specializes in financing rural development projects. IFAD projects are designed to help improve the nutritional level and living conditions of the poorest populations in developing countries. IFAD and FAO collaborate on many projects.

Visit their Web site: http://www.ifad.org

World Food Programme (WFP)

WFP specializes in delivering food to people who are caught in a humanitarian crisis, such as a drought, flood or war. Simply put, it keeps people from starving to death. In an emergency FAO and WFP often work together to determine how much and what kind of aid will be required.

WFP specializes in food aid, but it also helps affected communities start on the road to recovery. FAO’s Emergency Operations and Rehabilitation Division works closely with WFP to help these communities rebuild their lives and become self-reliant again.

Check out their Web site: http://www.wfp.org/english